Description
A simple and delicious one-pot recipe for creamy mushroom orzo that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Stir in the orzo and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Orzo, easy recipe, vegetarian dish, creamy pasta